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Paradise Beach

Paradise Beach

0.41km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

Paradise Beach is located near California State University, Sacramento, on a oxbow bend in the river which creates a cove where cautious swimmers and skimmers can play. The park is a popular destination for swimming families and young adults.

McKinley Park

McKinley Park

3.91km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

McKinley Park is a historically significant city park located in Sacramento, California. The Sacramento Street Railway Company built the park in 1871 to attract passengers to its line and the park continues to serve as both a recreational area and a gathering spot for residents of the greater Sacramento area.

Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

Sutter's Fort State Historic Park

4.7km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

19th-century agricultural and trade colony. The fort was the first non-Indigenous community in the California Central Valley. The fort is famous for its association with the Donner Party, the California Gold Rush, and the formation of Sacramento. It is notable for its proximity to the end of the California Trail and Siskiyou Trails, which it served as a waystation

State Indian Museum

State Indian Museum

4.72km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

The California State Indian Museum is a museum in the state park system of California, United States, interpreting the diverse cultures of the indigenous peoples of California. It tells the story of California’s first inhabitants– beginning here before the Spanish, explorers, and settlers arrived, and eons before the advent of the Gold Rush.

American River Parkway

American River Parkway

5.06km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

The American River Parkway is a 32-mile parkway that runs along the American River throughout Sacramento County, California and consists of many smaller parks and boat launching points.

Governor's Mansion State Historic Park

Governor's Mansion State Historic Park

5.76km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

The California Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of California, located in Sacramento, the capital of California. Built in 1877, the estate was purchased by the Californian government in 1903 and has served as the executive residence for 14 governors. Since 1967 the mansion has been managed by California State Parks as the Governor's Mansion State Historic Park.

State Capitol Park World Peace Rose Garden

State Capitol Park World Peace Rose Garden

6.1km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

The World Peace Rose Garden, established in Capitol Park in 2003, was created as a sanctuary of peace, love, and inspiration for people of all nations, cultures, and religions. The garden is dedicated to women, children, and families.The rose, the official flower of the United States, serves as a silent ambassador of peace and a symbol of unity.

California State Capitol

California State Capitol

6.3km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

The California State Capitol is the seat of the Government of California, located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. The building houses the chambers of the California State Legislature, made up of the Assembly and the Senate, along with the office of the governor of California. The Neoclassical structure, designed by Reuben S. Clark, was completed between 1861 and 1874. The California State Capitol Museum is housed on the grounds of the capitol.

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

6.41km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament is considered one of three of the most historically significant buildings in Sacramento.As the mother church, it is the seat of Jaime Soto, the ordinary bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento. The Cathedral is located downtown at the intersection of 11th and K Streets. Currently, the cathedral is considered both a religious and civic landmark.

California State Capitol Museum

California State Capitol Museum

6.51km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

Home to the government of the U.S. state of California. The building houses the bicameral state legislature and the office of the governor.

César Chávez Plaza

César Chávez Plaza

6.55km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

The Plaza de César Chávez is an urban plaza and park in Downtown San Jose, California. The plaza's origins date to 1797 as the plaza mayor of the Spanish Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe, making it the oldest public space in Northern California. The plaza was reconsecrated after Californian civil rights activist César Chávez in 1993.

California Museum

California Museum

6.75km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

A majestic museum, which was dedicated to Californian history and the stories of California. The museum is home to the California Hall of Fame and has more than 20,000 square feet of exhibits, event facilities, and museological archives.

Stanford Mansion

Stanford Mansion

6.92km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

A historic mansion and California State Park in Sacramento, California, which serves as the official reception center for the Californian government and as one of the official workplaces of the Governor of California. A recent restoration has recaptured the mansion's Victorian grandeur. Serving as the governor's office prior to the opening of the State Capitol, today it is the State's official location for diplomatic and protocol receptions.

Capitol Mall

Capitol Mall

7.22km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

Capitol Mall is one of the premier business addresses in Sacramento with sweeping views of the river and State Capitol. With a total of 29 Class A office buildings totaling more than 9 million square feet, Downtown Sacramento represents more than one-third of the Class A space in the entire Sacramento region. Some of Sacramento's major businesses and law firms are located on the Capitol Mall.

William B Pond Recreational Area

William B Pond Recreational Area

7.4km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

William B. Pond Recreation Area is one of the most well-established and popular parks along the river. Physically handicapped anglers can access the large, man-made fishing pond via a specialized fishing pier and ramp. Paved walking trails gently slope around the park, leaving no barrier between enjoyment of nature and every park visitor.

California State Railroad Museum

California State Railroad Museum

7.46km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

The museum features 21 restored locomotives and railroad cars, some dating back to 1862. Other exhibits show how the influence of railroads changed American society, influencing travel, commerce and daily life, as well as the lives of railroaders and the diversity of people who work on railroads.

Old Sacramento State Historic Park

Old Sacramento State Historic Park

7.46km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

Occupies around one third of the property within the Old Sacramento Historic District. Virtually all the buildings in this area date from the 19th century, the most notable dating back to the period immediately after the disastrous fire of 1852. Most of these buildings now houss restaurants, gift shops, or other businesses catering to tourists.

Sacramento History Museum

Sacramento History Museum

7.5km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

Sacramento History Museum is the only museum devoted to Sacramento, California and California Gold Rush history. It features exhibits that showcase Sacramento's vibrant history, including the great Gold Rush of 1849. Located in the replicated 1854 City Hall and Waterworks Building, the History Center houses thousands of historical artifacts and several hands-on activity stations for your children or grandchildren.

Sacramento Historic City Cemetery

Sacramento Historic City Cemetery

7.52km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

The Sacramento Historic City Cemetery, located at 1000 Broadway, at 10th Street, is the oldest existing cemetery in Sacramento, California. It was designed to resemble a Victorian garden and sections that are not located in level areas are surrounded by brick or concrete retaining walls to create level terraces. The cemetery grounds are noted for their roses which are said to be among the finest in California.

I Street Bridge

I Street Bridge

7.55km from Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail

The I Street Bridge is a historic metal truss swing bridge which crosses the Sacramento River to link the capital city of Sacramento, California, with Yolo County to the west. Built in 1911, this historic bridge has a vertical clearance of 14 feet 8 inches and was originally part of State Route 16. It also carries two walkways; one on either side of the roadway.

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Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, Sacramento, CA, USA

The Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail offers the best trail access in the Sacramento area. This world-renowned trail winds from Folsom to old Sacramento, paralleling the American River and stopping at many key places along the way. The trail is considered one of the longest paved purpose-built bike trails in the country. The trail is maintained by the County of Sacramento and is painted with mile markers placed at every half-mile increment.